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KFF 412

1978 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,641 mi
Last recorded51,641 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 134,359 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFF 412
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,641 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,552 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,043 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,708 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 50,703 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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KFF 412 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 34,359 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFF 412, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KFF 412 registered?

KFF 412 is a 1978 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is KFF 412 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFF 412 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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